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The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16
Democratic Hunting Club.

Members of the Democratic Hunting Club and their invited guests, to the num- Der of about 40 altogether, gathered around the festive board at the Grand Central hotel in Newtown, Monday even ing and had very jolly time of it in dis cussing the clubs first annual banquet and listening to the speeches that kept Tyth- mic time with the flow of the champagne. The hunting party that was abroad in the fields and woods during the day in pur- suit.of game for the supper included Dep uty Sheriff Hayes, Town Clerk NJ J. Houlihan, Deputy Sheriff Glover. Con- stables J. H. Blackman and NJ. J. Cavan- augh and Lawyers Beecher and Northrop. Sheriff Glover did no shooting the party deeming it unsafe to intrust him with a gun, but graciously permitting him to carry the game bag and ammunition, Thirty-fve quail and partridge were bag ged as the fruits of the expedition. Sheriff Hayes having the largest number to his credit. These, however, formed only part of the game cooked for the supper in the evening. Sheriff Hayes presided at the tables and, ,when he went out to see man, Vice President Glover took the chair. The right of the latter to the place was disput- ed, however because of his lack of true sportsmanlike qualities. Being arraigned on the charges of shooting at nothing eX- cept foxes and then only when they men aced his hen roost, he was found guilty and deposed both from the chair and membership in the club. Justice Dayton of Sandy Hook presided during the rest of the evening and made a number of wit ty speeches. In the way of oratory, how ever, Sheriff Hayes was close second Every man present made at least one speech and most of them several speeches. Among those present, in addition to the members of the hunting party, were Dep uty Sheriff Leonard and $. J. Meaney of Bridgeport; Deputy Pike of Southport; Town Agent Aaron Sanford and Selectman Wheeler of Newtown; Edward Troy and M. J. Bradley of Sandy Hook. MT Wheel CT, being the only Republican present, was made target for badinage by most of those present, but, under the melloNing influence of the abundant good cheer. the party concluded to condone his political errors and receive him into full member ship Farmer.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16
SOUTHBURY,

c. E Hines saw mill was broken into last week Wednesday night and tools talk. en to make an entrance into three other place: $. l. Tuttle's store, where they got money, things to wear and lunch; A. A Stone < Sons store and the school house where they took quite sum of money which the teacher, Miss Grace Pulford, had left in the desk
 Mrs E. R Galpin is quite sick.
 L. B. Sherman is to move. this week from the Mansion house to Seymour.
 c. s. Brown and wife took a trip tc Plymouth, last week Tuesday.
 Mrs Willis E. Platt and children spen last week with her sister, Mrs CB Squires
 c. E. Hine has moved the house ht bought of the John Heading estate anc placed it near his mill.
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HALF WAY RIVER.

c. E Bradley killed two Spring pigs nine months old that weighed BOA and 32l pounds; William Jordan killed two. l3 months old, Berkshire breed, 376 and 42O pounds; s. Sherwood killed six of the same litter as c. E. Bradley's, weight PA 254, 27O. 27O. BOA pounds. We thlnk. this is fair showing in comparison with othel sections reported in the BEE Bridge Hartnett killed pig that weighed 39t pounds.
 J., B. Downs has had dogs among hi sheep; he has lost four.
 l Maurice Hartnett and W s. Bradley have been laying stone wall. this week.
 No frost in the groand and fine weathe for December.
 c. K. Bradley has been improving hi place by building new front fence; wor l is done by F.. F. wakeley of South Center
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

Mrs Phineas Ayerill returned on Friday from visit with her sister.
 Owing to the illness of the teacher, Ear Buckingham, there was no singing school, last week.
 Miss Thalia Mitchell and her cousin, Mr Painter, spent Sunday with Patterson friends.
 Mrs Castle of New Milford has recently visited her sister, Mrs John Pierce.
 Miss Laura Minor of Bridgewater was Mrs George Hoyt's guest, over Sunday.
 Several Masons attended the funeral of their brother, Horace Oatman, Tuesday,
 A meeting of the Honsatonic Valley Pastoral Union was held on Tuesday at New Milford in the parsonage of Rev Timothy J. Lee. Eight members present, with one visitor present from another body. Exercises profitable and interest ing were enjoyed and plans for increase in usefulness were adopted. Next meet ing in Danbury, first Tuesday in Febru- ary, 1888.
 Gilson Brothers of Waterbury have purchased a quantity of timber of the Misses Stiles in Pennsylvania and are cut, ting and saving it by steam power for ust as railroad ties.
 Robert Mitchell has gone to Wilbraham Mass, to attend the excellent academy To. cated there We wish you Merry Christ mas, Robert, though you may be away from home as it comes.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16
ZOAR.

The hunters are having good success in Great Quarter A couple from Sandy Hook became so interested in chasing their game that they lost their way, but man. aged to get out of the woods soon enough to 'lather and shave" next day.
 William Wakelee of Bulls Head and Homer Congo of the depot have been guests of James German.
 Walter Johnson accidentally fell on the floor of his residence with a lighted lamr in his hand. The lamp was broken into small fragments. Luckily. the flames were extinguished before any damage wat done.
 Postmaster Winton is buying few nic' turkeys for the Birmingham market.
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Don't let my ad. for pigs run another week, as l have already found where there are pigs enough to stock a neigh borhood. Brother farmers, if you want anything and don t know where to find it, without riding one, two or three days, give the BEE man a quarter or half dollar and tell him what you want and he will find it for you. while you are at your work and your horses are resting in the stable. By so doing you will help along a paper child
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

The Improvements at the P. o. News Room, Bridgeport. during the last few months. so completely change it that one in the habit of going to trade at the old stand hardly knows where they are and, for moment, looks around to see if they have not got into the wrong store. The most difficult to please are sure to find something among their enormous stock of holiday presents. Look over the contents of their new ad and give them call by all means.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Owing to split in the ranks of the St Vincent de Paul M. A. association, no ball will be given by that society, this year and it is doubtful if their entertainments in the future (if they have any) will be as successful as they have been in the past The firemen are pleased at the result of the meeting held Sunday, for it will prob ably increase the attendance at their ball, on January IS and afford them a wider field in the fntnre.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Lee Brothers are doing rushing holi- day trade and it is regular emporium for furniture, carpets and a general line of house furnishing goods. Remember to call at 4S9 Main street, Bridgeport and get per cent. discount by presenting the BEE ad.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16
. SOUTHPORT.

Horace Oatman, nearly 90 years old, ate a hearty dinner, Saturday and went to the store He started for home, but was found dead in the road by children going home from school His death is ascrbed to heart disease. He and Merritt Brown built the second home in Birming ham. Funeral. Tuesday afternoon.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

A large and fine assortment of morocco bound diaries from 25c to $1 50; also complete and elegant line of albums in leather and plush from 10c to $4; a good plush photo album for $1 50; very fine one for $2 at MT sc. Bulls, the druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Comfortable clothing made up in the latest styles at the Hub clothing house, 311 Main street, corner State, Bridgeport. They both surprise and delight their cus- toners that, if they take advantage of their low prices, there will be no hard times.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

The service. Sunday morning. in the NJ. E. church will commence at 10 30. Rev Mir Haugh will be present. These meet ings are growing in interest and power and are proving very profitable to those who attend
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There will be meeting at the Metho- dist church in the Hook at 8 o'clock, Sun- day afternoon Mrs M J. Clark, evan gelist, of New York City, will address the meeting. Mrs Clark will also speak, Sun day evening at ' clock, when notices for the week will be announced.
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Charles Hatch is happy; it is boy.
BROOKFIELD.


 rop presided at the organ.
 $. F. Clark has moved into the place and has his store in operation. He was called to Falls Village, this week, as juror Peter Hall has finished moving MI Dauchy's goods, what they did not dis pose of.
 Mrs j. T. Beers visited Mrs Walter Bristol, last week.
 H N. Camp carried his tobacco, last week, to New Milford Messrs Charles Roswell and Isaac Smith carry theirs. this week.
 Mrs Sturges, who makes her home with her daughter, Mrs Charles Roswell goes | to Sherman to spend few weeks with a son there.
 David Barnum and Henry Bristol com menced asserting tobacco in Brookfield l Ward agent.
 Julius Blakeman lost one of his best horses on Saturday after a few hours ill ness. It had been driven to Danbury the day previous and must have been taker sick soon after being stabled for the night When found in the morning. it was too late to do much for it. He had purchased it of Daniel Joyce some months slnce anc it was a valuable animal.
 Tba notion If and ,orSopa property of the late Ezra w. Widmar was adjourned until some time in Janu ary.
 Edward Griffin spent part of Friday 9th, at home; it was his 18th birthday Isaac Lockwood also celebrated his sgd or the same date.
 The annual tying of greens 10 decorate the church for Christmas will commence on Thursday evening in the Sunday schoo rooms. The Congregational choir ant children will meet on Saturday afternoon at Mrs Eliza Peck's to rehearse for Christ mas
 Owing to weather. the collection in St Paul's for domestic missions is postponed until next Sunday.
 James Lee has bought lot in Wooste cemetery, Danbury, and will remove tn remains of his daughter Oracle there
 Arthur Hawley will come home ol Thursday for the Christmas vacation 0 three weeks.
 The committee in charge of trimming St. PauPs for Christmas consists of lame Betts. Arthur Mansfield, Arthur Hawley Walter Jackson. Charles Peck, Charle Pinkney and Robert Lake.
 Mrs E. G. Terrill spends a week wit her daughter, Mrs c. D. H. Kellogg o New Fairfield.
 The missionary box of St. Paul's Guil and chapter was shipped, Monday, to MT B, s. Brent, Gordonville, Va. It's valuat ion was $32 40. It represents hard wor by comparative few. Miss Eliza Sherman has made quite a extended visit with friends in Bridgepor , Birdsey c. Lake. whose first wife was resident of this town and both well It membered here, died in New Haven, la. week.
 g Mrs Robert Clark visits her mother, NJ | Eliza Peck. o Mrs Bryant Smith has closed her hou. o and spends the Winter in Bridgeport wit :, her sister. [. Daniel D. Joyce and Sidney E. Hawlt are busy shipping tobacco
 John H. Barlow has sold his residen to parties in New Milford, who are nc T. moving in.
 Grand Worthy Chief Templar O. o Range will give lecture in tie Toy 't Hall, Friday evening, I6th. at o'clock.
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l.. M Johnson of Newtown, Ct. brides himself on some fine equines Among them is a Hambletonian mare with a standard bred suckling colt and fine 4 y.ar-old Ally highly bred and well devel- oped that gives promise of great things. T tN. E. Homestead. December g.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

J. 5, Capron's stock of jewelry and gold and silver watches for the holidays is first class and p years experience in the busi- ness enables him to give his patrons the best. Repairing speciality.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Wakeman Bradley of Easton unloaded ear of turkeys at Stepney, Sunday morning. Charles Sanford of Bedding has 300 of them. Parties wishing them can get them by calling at his place.
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SoUTHVILLE.

Mrs M J. Clark, evangelist from New York and Mrs J. s. Haugh and Mrs L. B Lake will conduct services, Sunday morn ing, 20th, at 10 30 o'clock. Surely the ought to turn out in large numbers.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

President Hayes of the hunting club says that he wants it understood that he is not relative of R, B. Hayes; but the boys want to know what Deputy Leonard finds 50 interesting at Brookfield Iron Works
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16
PLUMB & BEARDSI
FOR SALE:

Seven acres of Land in Newtown, zoar School District, with a five-room House ane Barn and other Out buildings. Quite number of fancy Fruit Trees on it. Will sell cheap. For terms etc, address, ". H. SHEPARD,
 Box 4l. Birmingham, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

The new New York and New England time table which went into effect. Sunday. only makes triiling change in the syen- ing train west at Pomperaug Valley and Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16
HATTERTowN.

+. D. Shepard has sold the Elisha Fur ney place to J. Wesley Penney of Paw. ling, N. Y. Mir Penney formerly lived ir the Dr Bronson place in Palestine.
 Mrs Charles Benedict is visiting in Dan bury.
 John B Parmelee is repairing his horse barn.
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AUCTION

Will be sold at the late residence of John A. Sanford in Newtown, Hanover School District, on Monday, December 19. 1887, at Il o'clock A. M., all the Personal Property belonging to the Estate of the said Sanford consisting of one pair Of Fat Oxen five Fat Steers, one Horse, one Cart, one Pleasure Wagon, besides Farming Tools ana Household Goods too numerous to mentioh. Terms of this sale are cash If very stormy, the first fair day WILLIAM H. GLOVER.
 Administrator on said Estate Newtown, December l5 1887.
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MT James Callahan has visited Mr J.W Lynch of Ansonia.

The household goods, farm tools and stock of the late John Albert Sanford of Hanover will be sold at auction on the premises on Monday, 18th, at II o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Dr Monroe Judson and wife started for glorious California, Tuesday, where they will visit the doctors daughter. Mrs Fay Tor, at Oakland. Mrs Sarah Hall will keep their house open while they are gone.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

If you want something nice for Xmas presents. call and examine the fine line of writing tablets and desks, work boxes and toilet cases at the Sandy Hook drug store.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Any one who lost a small purse between the Street and Twist hill can find it by ap- plying to Mir J. w. Daley and proving property.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Over 500 pounds candy of all kinds just in for Christmas from 15c pound up at E. F. Hawley's; also barrel of fancy broken candy, choice mixed nuts, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Call at MT c. Bulls and see his large and fine display of holiday goods. includ- ing vases, cologne sets, odor cases, cuspa- dores. cut glass bottles, bisque figures, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

The shelton Advertiser is publishing a census of the number of cases of itch there; it would be n job, if it included itch for office.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Give your boy Christmas present of one of those fine breech loading shot guns that E. Smith, II Wall street, Bridgeport, is showing. Read his advertisement.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Linen spiashers stamped law silk table covers fancy embroidered linen handkerchiefs from 5t up; also bargains in fancy border handkerchiefs for Pc, worth g. at E. F. Hawiey's.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16
ROxBURY.

Rev W. C. Cooley is in New York visit ing friends and preparing for Christmas.
 Miss Candace Bradley has returned to Washington to act as clerk in the post office.
 Tons of tobacco pass through here ev- cry day to New Milford. Farmers are c1ngratnlating themselves on good prices and quick delivery.
 Crescent lodge is to have an. oyster sup- per, Friday evening.
 The Congregational society are prepar- ing for Sunday school concert at Christ, mas.
 A number of Roxbnry Masons attended special meeting of Rising Sun lodge Washington, last Friday evening. Ad joining lodges were represented and fin' collation. was served at the close of tn, meeting.
 l P. II. Squire is busy supplying the tow with horses. Henry Thomas, Jr, has new pair from New Haven. l E. H. Preston is home from New York
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Mir J. W. Johnson, Connecticut national bank building, Bridgeport, offers a reli- able line ' per cent Western farm loans and per cent. coupon debenture bonds.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Give your boy a sled for Christmas. but. before buying, examine Boylston & Phil lips's stock of goods at their fancy goods store, g Fairfield avenue Bridgeport.
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Mir Charles Wakelee, the Huntingtown veteran. has commenced the annual Win ter slaughter of skunks, coons. foxes and everything that yields valuable fur.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16
FOR SALE:

Three yearling Steers, one pair part Holste:n Bull Calves, one horse Fearless Power in per feet order. L. M. JOHNSON,
 South Center District. Newtown, Conn.
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Fearless horse powers still take the lead. G. E. Dnncombe, ever on the look out to furnish farmers with the best ma- chinery, has sold in the past two weeks four Fearless two-horse powers, with 5B Dick cutters and splitters attached. The following are the fortunate farmers whose horses can take comfort while working: Messrs Samuel F. Tilson, Andrew Egan, Edward Murray and E. NJ. Peck; all can testify to their merits. Saw machines, root cutters and everything for the farm CTS comfort you will find at BroadyieW 1 farm.
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Mir Benajah II Peet has sold his farm of 25 acres in Huntiugtown to Mir Matthew Davis of Ludingtonyille. N Y. The price paid is 5000.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

If you will have your hens lay. buy Sheridan's powders in 20c and $1 boxes at E. F. Hawley's.
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The portrait of Gladstone, the Grand Old Man of English politics, published oa the frs { page of the BEE, is engraved from a recent photograph.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Books, books, booksl MT s. c. Bull is displaying some very large and fine books in his show window for 90 and 75c for the holiday trade; original price $l and $i 50
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Mr Wilbur French came home from Bridgeport two weeks ago, sick and has been confined to his bed since, under the care of Dr Wilcoxson.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

F. 5. Hunt < Co. at their Bridgeport 99 cent store are showing monster stock of elegant holiday presents. Call and see them.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Silk handkerchiefs and mufiers very low at L. B. Booths. Elegant linen cam bric handkerchiefs embroidered, worth soc for 29c each.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Mrs W. E. Halligan, 396 Main street. Bridgeport, is making special sale of the balance of her trimmed hats and bon nets at reduced prices.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

It is a fact that l.. B. Booth sells the finest teas and coffees at lower prices than any other store in town.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

A new No. 9 Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine makes nice Christmas present. Call and see one at Mir Lincoln's head quarters, 442 Main street, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Miss Annie Killbride, who mas been with her sister in Jersey City, returned, Mon- day evening.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Mir c. Hamburger, with his assistant Prince of Hartford, captured three coons from one tree recently, the largest of which weighed 20 pounds.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

The children of Hawleyville Sunday school will meet to practice their Christ mas music at 3 45 p m, next Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Mr L. M. Johnson has q Fearless powel and stock for sale.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Mrs g. F Glover and daughter. Miss Lulu T went to New York City, Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

First of January is most here; buy a Middlebrooks almanac at E. F. Hawley's and an 1888 diary,
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Lost, whalebone whip, between the park and Newtown depot; finder please return to BEE office.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Mr Conrad Derlam has moved from Bridgeport back to the Glen and is shoe- making.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Dr E. NJ. Smith makes frequent trips to Poughkeepsie to see his father, who re- mains about the same.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

The new gilded weather yane on the flag pole of the tower of the new rubber factory was set, Wednesday,.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Sam Harris, Danbury's people pleasing clothier, is giving chances on clothing bought of him on barrel of flour and ton of coal to be given away. next Wednesday, Dist.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Mir Frank Middlrbrook and wife from Danbury spend a few days with their mother in Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16
NEW FAIRFIELD.

O. D. H. Kellogg and Ezra Stevens have sold their tobacco.
 Willard Dibble spent Sunday with Ezra Stevens.
 Charles Hatch is happy; it is boy.
 Mrs Elizabeth Glover visited her daugl- ter, Mrs James Betts, last week.
 Farmers have been pioughing some for tobacco and potatoes, an unusual thing Christmas time.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16
BRIDGEWATER.

Annie, daughter of Dea George Bennitt. was buried from the Congratulations Sun lay, where Rev Dana M. Walcott of New Jersey preached.
 Frederick Peck has lost his fourth horse.
 Mrs S. R. Weeks and Mrs c. H Sanford of Bridgeport have placed Mason and Hamlin organ in the Congregational chap el, a memorial of their mother, Mrs Ly- man Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

B. Booth sells an electric oil burner tha gives a light equal to the Rochester or any other Theprice is low and it can be put on most an. lamp.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Mr W. H. Shepard offers his place in Zoar for sale; it has accommodations for 400 chickens.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Dr A. r. Smith was called, Tuesday, to Merchant Henry S. Blackman of Hawley- vile, who dislocated his ankle.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Leather and plush dressing cases, hand mirrors, brass placques and whisk broom holders, beautiful albums, scrap books, etc, at l.. B. Booths.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Mir H. A. Hawley was in New Haven. last Friday, at the funeral of MT Birdsry Lake.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

New raisins three pounds for 25c; also choice California raisins, white grapes, figs, cranberries, etc. at E. F. Hawley 8.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

The N. F. S c. in the Hook will produce a dramatic entertainment after the holi- days
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Mir J. Peck of New Haven has been vis- iting his sister, Mrs Alonzo Taylor and Mrs Heman Northrop
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Mir Levi Y. French of Huntingtown is the happy possessor of mule.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Mir H. E. Plumb of Monroe has a uev milch COW for sale.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Look at the elegant line of silk hand kerchiefs, for 25c also in better goods at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Waterbury watches, Cheshire and Swiss watches at lowest prices at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Great variety of handkerchiefs at L. B. Booths s A fine linen cambric embroidered worth 5oc fo 29; all others equally cheap.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Mrs Charles F. Beardsley, who has been sick, is better.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Born, 3d, a daughter to Mir and Mrs Mi chael Collins of Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Gloves were never cheaper; gloves TOT lac worth 25 soc worth 75, etc; also speclal pargalhs in underwear at E. F. Hawey s.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Cortez. son of Mir Stiles Smith, has gone to Bethel to work in hat shop.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Ladies and misses rubber shoes only 15c pair at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-16

Blankets and robes make nice holiday presents and Wells & French have large stock of them at 200 State street, Bridge port.